Institute degree programmes offer an
unrivaled variety of course options, covering a very diverse range of
archaeological topics in both a theoretical and a practical manner. This
enables our students to build a degree tailored to their individual interests,
whether they have a background in the
arts, the sciences, or a mixture of both. A degree at the Institute demands
time and commitment; it will challenge your expectations and develop a wide
range of transferable skills.

The
Institute is truly international in both its outlook and in its membership,
with students and staff from over 40 countries. The variety of backgrounds,
experience, ages and nationalities, as well as the vast array of resources and
facilities at UCL and throughout London,
ensures a rewarding, stimulating and varied undergraduate experience. The
following sections offer further insight into what undergraduate life is like
at the Institute. Our students are supported by
over 70 academic staff, who provide a remarkably broad and deep coverage of
many topics
within archaeology.

Despite our size, we pride ourselves on the quality and quantity of individual
attention that our students get. We are housed in a single building next to the
main UCL site, so we have our own distinctive community life but also benefit
from full access to the facilities of both UCL and the University of London.
We offer a first class learning environment, including frequent lectures and
seminars by outside speakers.

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Visiting the Institute & Open Days

If you would like to visit the Institute of Archaeology to discuss Undergraduate Degrees, any aspect of the application process, or just to have a look around, please contact Charlotte Frearson.

The Institute is open Monday to Friday and tours can be arranged between 9am and 5pm - please do book a tour prior to coming in to avoid disappointment.

We do run several open days, in association with the UCAS application season (which include object handling sessions and taster lectures), for applicants throughout the year. For more details on what these days entail please do not hesitate to contact Charlotte Frearson.

Even if you have not formally applied for a place to read for a degree you are welcome to come along and see what the Institute of Archaeology has to offer.